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St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

But the donkey. He seems to be omnip-
otent. Cunning little fellow, he is
worked so hard that he appears to have
forgotten his proverbial stubbornness,
and seems all submissive and obedient
to these Neapolitans. The greatest sur
prise to the stranger, however, is that
while the people make their donkeys
work, they seem to be continually afraid
to work themselves. They will pile
huge and heavy load on their two-wheel
carts and expect their poor little donkeys
not only to haul this load, but in addi-
ton to carry the owner, for almost in
variably the driver will lay a piece of
carpet or blanket on top of his cart, be-
side the vegetables or stores inside,
mount thereon himself and let the poor
little donkey get along as best he can.
Then again, when the master does not
own cart or wagon, he will manage to
have the largest-sized ''panniers' one
ever saw fastened to long suffering
donkey. Not content with fastening the
full panniers on the beast, he overloads
them and then invites his wife and often
his numerous children to share his seat
upon the top of ALL so at last the poor
little donkey is almost hidden from
sight.
The donkey in the picture is lucky,
because his load is not half the average
size and his lot is cast in easy places, for
he has escaped the drudgery and ig-
nominy of being harnessed like chill
horse" to a cow-cart. 1t is the fashion
of Neapolitan draymen to drive three
animals to their wagons-that is when
they do not let the poor little donkey do
all the work. The animals are of various
species Generally they are large white
cow-rarely an OLA medium sized horse
and poor little donkey.
The cow is in the shafts and on one
side the forlorn- looking horse is attached,
while on the other side the little don
keys swingletree is hooked on to the
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
PremOnitions of Death.

A young woman employee! as a domestc
by Denver family married private sol
der in the regular army a year before, ana
Immediately after the wedding returned to
her service, while her husband was sent out
to Fort Union, in New Mexico. One after
noon, while sitting in the kitchen, she heard
q tapping at the window, and on looking up
saw the face of her husband there. Tie APP
partition remained for minute without
speaking and then slowly faded away The
young woman ran screaming into the pres
ence Of the family, related the strange eX-
perience to them and tainted. Later i'll the
day she received telegram from the tort
announcing that her husband had died OK
fever the day before.-St. Louis GloJe-Dcnao-
crdt.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

shaft, and, as if by some prearranged
plan between the cow and the horse,
they let the donkey do all the work. 1t
makes ones heart melt in pity to watch
the poor little beast doing his best to
haul the entire load and the other ami
mails loafng, and then, too, the driver
seems to think the donkey must work
and snaps his long whip over its back
vociferously. Oftentimes there are two
cows in the shaft and the donkey is at
tached as an ornament.
The hucksters or fruit and vegetable
vendors find the donkeys of great use to
them in hawking their wares. They
have peculiar kind of pannier or basket
made for their goods, and this is placed
on the donkey, and "the store" starts
forth for DAVIS sale.
The owners of the donkeys treat them
well, the children especially are very
fond Of the beasts, and the donkeys, too,
seem to reciprocate their love. The
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
WITH THE SCIENTISTS.

The stems and waste from tobacco are
claimed to be equal to linen for paper, at less
than fifth of the cost.
The color of the sun, if seen outside
the earth's atmosphere, is believed by Pro
fessor Langley to be of blush tinge-or, as he
describes it, lavender with perhaps sug
gestion of purple.
Microscopic air and liquid bubbles ex-
list in many crystals of minerals, no less than
100000 having been estimated to have place
in a cube of quartz one-twenty-fifth of an
inch square.
An exhibition of useful insects and
heir products, with noxious insects and speci-
mems of their injuries, will be open in Paris
from August 81 to September g. Insecticides
and various misunderstanding devices will also
be shown.
The Chinese boast of a series of
eclipses, recorded in the annals of the nation
extending over period of $500 years, all of
which, they affirm, were not only observed, but
were calculated and figured in advance. The
golden age of Chinese astronomy was from
about 2s57 to 4s0 BIC.
Musical composers are indebted to
science for two new instruments. The melo-
graph is designed to accurately record the
notes Of any tune played upon piano; and
the meIotrope has just been devised in France
to faithfully reproduce upon any piano the
pieces automatically copied by the first ap-
paratus.
One of the finest and most powerful
tools that mechanical science has yetachieved
has Just been finished at Mulhouse for the
French navy. 1t is a two-carriage universal
lathe, which is a complete machine shop in it.
self. being capable of performing the most,
varied operations-such as mortising, shaping,
boring and molding-with the most perfect
accuracy. 1t is wonderfully adapted to the
delicate and complicated working of pieces for
armor-plating turrets, of helix supports, of
rudders, of cranked shafts, of pistons, etc., for
modern war vessels, and it handles and shapes
immense masses of steel almost as skillfully as
the carpenter caryes small blocks of wood. Its
weight is more than $40 tons.
At the Royal Institution, London, Mr..
wimshurst has exhibited an exceedingly inter
estine experiment in which small type placed
IN a disc revolving several thousand times q
minute was distinctly seen and read while in
motion. This was accomplished by means of
an electrical arrangement which caused bril-
liant sparks to illuminate the print at the ex-
act instant only when the type was vertical.
But for the buzzing produced by the great We
locity OF the disc, the words would have been
s,,nnosed to be at rest. This beautiful appli-
cation Of the electric spark gives ready means
of observing any and all changes which may
take place in either matter or machinery iD
rapid motion.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
Colonel Ochiltree's Big Hat.

One of the sensational attractions at Long
Branch is an immense hat worn by Colonel
Thomas Ochiltree. 1t is a big shell made of
split cane, with an inner rim of leather
fitting closely around the head and wide
outer rim which is held out from the head
by means OF cane braces. The colonel
received the hat as present from the Prince
of Wales, and would be glad to wear it next
to his heart lift were not intended to be worn
on the head. He declared that it is all the
style in Calcutta, where it is worn by the
nobility; but this does not suppress the cries
of "Shootthe haiti which often greet the col
onel as he airs his personal magnifcence on
the strand Boston Herald
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
The Larder Was Empty.

Hotel Guest-I don't believe in this modern
custom of Tipping. want you to understand
that. Waiter-rse been to school, sab, an
happen to know there amt nothi1 modern o??1;
aation. sab. 30, come now" FAC, sab. I
learned in history, sab, that one time rich
where to supper, an it cost him $500, 900 be
fore he got through, sab By the way, sab,
ali the things you ordered is out sah.-
Omaha World.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

This principal city of the
kingdom is the only safe har-
Dor the chain of islands af-
fords. One thousand souls
constitute the Americans and
English speaking community
on the islands, and bank,
theatre, electric lights, tele-
phones and shops like our
own in the Estates" show
how well they have sur
rounded themselves with the
latest trophies of civilization.
Eight islands form the group.
Hawaii-area, 100 by 70
miles-is the largest. 1t
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

NAPLES, July 9.-The amount of work
the people of Naples get out of poor
little donkey is amazing. l use the word
people because I want to include all
classes, sizes and sex, for here the female
portion of the community do as much,
nay, sometimes more, work than the male
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
To Recome a European Princess.

Another American girl is about to become
a Eur opean princess Miss Winnarettaa
Singer, daughter of the late Mr.. singer, OF
Singer sewing-machine notoriety, IS going TO
wed the Prince de Montfellard, whose title ti
dates from the times of the Crusades. his
future mother-in-law, now the Dechess "a ae
Camposelice, was the daughter of an En-
eiish coufectioner.-New York World.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
THREE OF A KIND

The quiet old farmer so thrifty.
In duty as firm as rock,
NeglectS not the wants Of his cattle,
But carefully waters his stock.
The millionaire, too, in his business,
Each day adds some lambs to his flock;
BY few skillful changes in figures,
He carefully waters his stock.
The temperance orator, likewise,
Who at consciences loudly doth knock,
Ne'erthickens his speech with much liquor;
He carefully waters his talk.
-New York Mercury.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

hanging Grape on the bell-knob, which
would be impossible, for few houses here
have bells, the undertaken Grapes the en-
tire front door with hangings OF black
cloth with heavy white fringe.
If tits a child, gaudy golden cradle is
brought for it to be laid out in: ana
then all the friends and relatives come
and help the family mourn.
John s, SHRIyER.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
HOW TO GET HENO TEA

II you are DEALER, a1rite to Martin Gil2et
d Co.. Baltimore, Nd, and they aciU send you trade
prices and terms.
II you area CONSUMER, and your dealer or
grocer does not keep It, then send to Martin Gizet
d Co., Baltimore, Nd, in postage stamps or other.
wsse IS cents for 1-o. package, 40 cents for 10
package, or 20 centstor 4-D. package. This is the
retail price, and they sciH send you, prepaid By
nail, the quantity ordered, Nth full Instructions
MARTIN GILLET d CO.,
Established 1911,
Baltimore, Md.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
TSDeciQl COrreSpOndence.1

HONOLULU, HAWAIIAN ISLANDS, July
5.-The Sandwich Islands, themselves OF
volcanic origin, are noted for the largest
active and quiescent volcanoes in the
world.
In seven days from San Francisco by
steamer fare $75) Honolulu is reached.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
NEAPOLITAN SIGHTS.
THE PATIENCE AND INDEFATIGA-
BILE TEMPER OF THE DONKEY.

Loads Heaped Upon the Wiry Little Beast
That Almost Hide Him from Sight
Curious Funeral Usages-Priests Sitting
Inside the Hearse With the Coffin.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
What it Meant.

Young Wife 0etulantly)-Well, even if |
don't come to meet you every night as used
to, what does it signify?
Young Husband-That we have been mar
ried six mOnths.-Lite.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
Willing to Take Anything Else.

Hanging is too good for you," said
Judge to the condemned man.
Il know it ISL replied the prisoner
frankly; "and if you can suggest anything
else, judge, you can't do it too quick
brakes Magazine.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

The German minister of war offers prize
of 5000 marks for the best model OF an I'M
proved cartridge box.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
IN HONOLULU.
SCENERY AND WAYS OF LIFE IN
THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.

No Lack of Social Privileges-Cha Characters
tics of the Natives-Fighting Sharks In
the Latter's Native EIement-Great Lakes
of Molten Laya-A Terrible Eruption.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

A company Of titled Frenchmen are breed
ing Arabian horses on the Lame Johnny creek
n Dakota.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

FIRE AT CULpEPER-A fire occurred al
Culpeper on Sunday night, originating in a
large frame dwelling owned By Harris &
Tate, whose loss is $500; no insurance. The
other losses were: J. S. Smith, frame build
ing, loss about $780, fully insured; Richard
Abbot, frame building, loss about S400. in
sured; p. Thomas, confectioner, loss about
5000 to stock and building insured. Other
buildings in the immediate vicinity caught
fire repeatedly, and the Baptist and Epsco.
pal churches were saved by great efforts.
The fire is supposed to have been ofincendi.
0rv origin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19
LOCAL RREYITAES.

Mrs. Julia A. Jennings fell through trap
door at her home On Henry street, near
King, yesterday evening and sustained seri.
Gus injuries. Her fall was from the first
floor to the cellar.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Frank Feuchtenberger and
Mira NJ. Bumiss, both of StauDton; Timothy
A. Hall, of Manassas, and Mary l.. Butler,
of Haymarket, and to W. A. Lee, of Fred.
ericksburg, and Ellen Kelly of this city.
One OF three deer which were confined
in pen on the farm CT Mr.. William Hun
ter, 10 Fairfax county, below this city, and
which belonged to Capt. f. 5. Randall,
who intended taking them TO River View,
escaped one day last week and has not
since been seen. Mr.. H. says he will pay q
reward for the deer if returned unframed.
The storm OF yesterday afternoon served
to lower the temperature slightly, and
another about three o'clock this morning
rendered the weather much more eldurable.
The temperature was mild in this neighbour.
hood, and but little rain fell, though the cleo.
trio display was en- large scale, flash follow
ing flash for several hours. The storm, or
the worst Of it, went around the city and
struck Baltimore, as will be seen by the
GAzETTE's dispatches, where buildings
were struck by lightning and others un-
rooted by the high wind.
Five pieces of handsome carpet for use in the
rooms of the Bachelors Club, and quantity of
groceries and other articles belonging to mer-
chants in this city, were ruined By the burst
ing of carboy of yitrol in the same car in which
they were being shipped. The vitrol belonged to
Messrs. Summers & Allen and the bursting of the
carboy occurred between this city and Washing
ton.
sheet of slate fell from the roof of Mr. J. A.
Marshal's store yesterday evening and cut col
ored boys head quite badly.
William Cochran, a soldier in the old Loudoun
Company C, Seventeenth Virginia Infantry, du
ring the war, died near Lecsburg on Friday.
1t is reported that tkc roller coaster at River
View was badly damaged By the storm of last
night but that it will be at once repaired
Mr. G.. E. Price will have some fine salt water
trout tailors and other fish for sale in market to-
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was warm
aud clear until about l O'clock, when it
became cloudy, anu about , o'clock rain be
gan TO fall
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases.
Delilah Wilson and Mary Murray, both
colored, charged with interfering with an
officer in the discharge of his duties, had
their case continued.
George Harrison, arrested by 1t. Smith
for stealing money from relations in Wash
iugton, was turned over to the authorities
OF that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

STRUCK BY MISUNDERSTANDING the
storm of yesterday evening the barn of Mr..
William Hammersley, in Mount Vernon
district, Fairfax county,was struck by light
ming and badly damaged, but fortunately
not set on fire. The building was almost
cut in two and several pieces were knocked
completely oil. Four men-C. Hammersley,
Samuel Williams, w. l.. Williams and w.
Proctor, the latter colored-who had taken
shelter in tho barn, were injured by the
electric fluid. the latter very severely, and
NAV not recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19
KvRT Lncas. Auctioneer

WILL BE SOLD at public auction on THURS
w DAY. July 21, 1887, at 6l2 o'clock p m
on the premises. N. w. corner of Washington and
Wilkes streets, the TWO-AND-AHALF STORY
FRAME DWELLING now occupied by me, said
building being OF white pine, 24x24 feet, with
back building 10x24 feet.
Terms: Cash. Buildings 10 be removed within
iyie 2t GEORGE COLEMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

No AwARD.-The Committee on Streets
met last night to consider the bids for num-
bering the houses of the city. Bids were
received for numbering the houses and
placing names upon the street lamps
from Messrs. f. S. Fleming and S. j. VIM
satt, of this city, H. |. Gregory and H.
Bumgardner, of Washington, and II. T.,
Webster, of Baltimore, and for numbering
the houses alone from r. W. Boyer, of this
city. The prices ranged from 10 to so cents
per house. AS it appeared that the bidders
were under the impression that the price
was the object and not the quality of the
numbers to be furnished, the committee de-
clined TO make an award and notified the
bidders to send in new bids, which will he
opened tomorrow night, to which time the
committee adjourned.
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Delicate diseases of either sex,
however induced, speedily and permanently
cured Book 10 cents in stamps. Worlds
Dspensary Medical Association, Cos Main
street, Buffalo, \. y.
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MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, July 19-Thc stock market was
generally weak at the opening this morning at
declines from yesterdays final figures of from Is
to .. per cent. The trading was quiet. though
Richmond and West Point was quite active. The
market continued heavy in the early dealings and
further small declines were established over tho
entire list The movement was very uniform,
and no special feature was developed outside of
the spccialtics, among which was Virginia Mid
land, which gained y. There was no change in
tho temper of the speculation, but the market be-
came stagnant late in the hour, and at 1 l o'clock
it was very dull ana about steady at fractional
declines from first prices. Money easy at 4al y.
BALrIEoRs, July 19.-virginia Is consolidated
40; p@st-duc coupons -; new IS G3i2 10-4os
81 bid today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

The July number of the Musical Herald has
been received from its publishers in Boston. 1t
contains several selections, review of new mu-
sic and other articles Of interest to musicians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

COUNCIL MEErING.-An adjourned meet
ing of the City Council will he held tonight
when an election will be gone into for men,
beers OF the police force and other city
officers. 1t is probable that after the cleo
ton Council will adjourn for the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

COMMITTEE ON LIGHT.-The Committee
on Light OF the City Council-Aldermen
Marbury and Mckenzie and Councilmen
Moore and Strider-met last night and Or
ganized by the election of Mr.. W. 81. Mar.
bury as chairman. Sundry repairs were
ordered to be made at the gas works and
the old brick chimney there was ordered to
be torn down. The chimney has not been
used for long time, and as the lightning
rod upon it has become detached it is con-
sidered dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge ~ B. Meade
vs. Douglas, Wesley and
Alfred Kidwell, and Alfred Barrett; indict.
ed for murder; jury and case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

RACE.-An interesting race came off at
Gainesville on Saturday last for $50 cup,
presented by Mr.. Wood, an Engliahmap,
who lives near that place The cup is to be
held by the winner for year, and to be
awarded to the one who wins it three sue.
cessive years. The race on Saturday was q
mile and.a half heat, gentleman riders, and
was won by Mr.. NJ. B. Washington's mare
Lady Washington, ridden by MIR. J. f. Her
riIl, with Mr.. G. Smiths CIoverton second.
The FIVE furlong race was won by DR.. Mere.
djths horse.
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ALEXANDRIA MARKET. July 19.-Flour is
unchanged, with moderate inquiry and good
supply Offering. The Wheat markets are about
steady for choice grades and shade lower for
good and inferior lots; sales still show 4 wide
range. varying from 60 for damaged to 81 for
fair to choice futures are easy, and neither side
SONS dispose! 20 operate; the volume of business
reported is consequently unusually small. Cora
is quiet aud without change. Rye and Oats are
lower. Potatoes are very hard to soil at reduced
prices. Eggs, Batter AMI other produce arc weak,
and the market is well supplied with vegetables
and small fruits
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zzy-Subscribcrs who fail to receive the GAZETTE
regularly will please report such failures 10 thiS
office promptly.
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I. q. Thompson q brakeman on the C. s. o. r.
Z. who was hurt internally by falling of car at
Hanover Junction on Friday last, was brought
here last night and taken to his home on Semina-
~ Hill,
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LOCAL NEWS.

1es- Those who leave the city during the sum-
mer can have the GAZETTE mailed to them for
any length Of time, and the address CHANGED as
often as desired The subscription price is 90 cts.
per month, or at that rate for a greater or less
time
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For this section occasional local rains, followed
by fair weather, northerly winds, lower, followed
by stationary temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

FOUND DEAD.-Yesterday Mr.. John Shus
ter, who owned farm near Mount Vernon,
in Fairfax county, went to Mr.. Fred
chwabs restaurant, in Market alley, where
he had been stopping for some time, and
after partaking OF hearty dinner proceeded
to his room. Failing to appear this morn
ing search 10 order to ascertain his where
abouts was instituted, and upon entering
his room ne was found dead in bed. The
deceased had been in the city for about
three weeks, during which time he had
been drinking, though apparently to no great
excess, and had made Mr.. Schwab's house
his stopping place. Before coming here he
had been working at Annandale and Falls
Church. Mr.. Shuster was brother of Mr.
w. NJ. Shuster, the wellknown dry goods
dealer of Washington. Mr. Lawson, brother
in.law of the deceased came here this morn
ing from Washington, and took charge
of the body, which was taken to Mr..
Whcatlcy's establishment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

BALr1MorE. July 19-Cotton nominal mid
ding 1884 Flonr steady and quiet. Wheat
Southern steady; red S1sS3: amber S2aS4
Western shade iirmer No winter red spot and
July S0a,aS1: Aug S!l.aSias Sept S2asaS2i9
Oct 33saS3a,. Corn-Southern steady and quiet
white 5Oa53 yellow A6s47 Western scarce and
higher mixed spot i5a. Aug 1854 bid; Sept IA
471n Oats easier and quiet; Southern and Penna
:}4a}7 Western white 31a39; do mixed 3ta35.
Rye steady at 5Ga59. Provisions quiet and steady.
Coffee nomnally higher: Rio cargoes ordinary to
fair 1920. Whiskcy quiet at 81 1lal 10 Other
articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19
FOR SALE.

DOR SALE will sell privately one of FAR
L REL * MARSDENS STONE BREAKERS.
Ifnot sold previously, will be sold at public sale
AUGUST Sth the first day of Court
VIM. II. CLEMENT, Road Commissioner.
I.ccshurp InlX. S-ts
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MAYORS OFFICE,
IH Alexandria, Va. July Ia, 1887.
In accordance with an ordinance of the City
Council, approved August H. 1881, BIDS FOR
REMOVING THE NIGHT SOIL OF THE CITY
for two years from the LIST day Of August, 1887,
subject to the provisions of said ordinance and all
other ordinances of the city, will be received at
this Office until the 2Sth instant, at clock M
when they will he opened
jyli ID JNO. B. SM0OT, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-19

CHICAGO. July 10 II a. m-The Wheat mar
kct opened decidedly bulish August started &c
higher at 701., and soon sold at 71a7fl5; then
reacted ard became steady at 702.a707s. Corn
was strong and higher at 3SAa3S3s for August.
Aug Oats 257.. Ang Lad So 10. Aug spare
rihz - %